think

verb /θɪŋk/

Have a particular opinion or judgment; consider.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "think" include believe, feel, reckon, judge, consider, deem. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "think"

think — hold an opinion

believefeelreckonjudgeconsiderdeem

think — use the mind to consider

pondercontemplatereflectdeliberatemuse

think — imagine

imagineenvisionenvisageconceive

Examples in context

  • I think the strategy is sound.
  • He thinks about retention every day.
  • We should think through the second-order effects.
Usage note

“Think” weakens stated opinions. Try “believe,” “argue,” or simply drop it: “I think this is wrong” → “This is wrong.”